MAKE-UP LOOK #5: Purple smokey eyes

Today I've done yet another smokey eye look with a twist - a purple smokey eye. I love this look for a night out, as it's a little different than your classic smokey eye and looks fab with most skin tones. I've listed the products I used above but will also list them below in more detail. Hope you guys like it, let me know XO Chloe

Products:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation - I use the colour NC25, and this is a really good foundation for evening makeup as the coverage is quite heavy and really reduces shine so is perfect for oily skin types.
Sheer Cover mineral foundation powder - This is a really nice mineral powder in the colour Latte which really helps to set the foundation, however if you have dry skin and decide to use the MAC studio fix fluid, you might want to skip the powder.
Lancome Blush Subtil in Peach Feast - Gorgeous, long-lasting blush with golden highlighting pigments... lovee it.
Lancome Gel liner in Black Carbon Ink
YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils - I use this almost every day... it's my absolute favourite mascara!
Bourjois Paris eyeshadow in 04 noir precieux - I packed this against the lash line for a really deep, dark purple colour.
No7 Sultry Eyes Palette - This is the palette I used with the bourjois shadow in this look... but unfortunately the separate colours do not have names. I used the darkest shadow on the left over the bourjois to add some depth and shimmer, and then I used the second lighter purple eyeshadow in the crease and blended into the darker shade. I then used the lightest shimmer colour in the palette to highlight the brow bone a little.
MAC lipglass in Curvaceous - I finally finished this look with a nude, glossy lip.

So - another smokey eye look for you guys, hope you like them & please let me know in the comments box below :) Thanks XO

MAKE-UP LOOK #2: Cat Eye

Last week was one of my besties 21st's, so we went on a night out in Liverpool! Here are some photos of my make-up from the night (posey photo alert!) and the eye make-up I used to achieve a cat eye look.

Eye products used:
MAC eyeshadow in Ricepaper: used all over the lid, and up to the brow bone
MAC eyeshadow in Handwriten: swept through the crease and brought up to a wing in the outer corners
No7 Amazing eyes pencil eyeliner in 05 Black: used to line the eye and smudged with the sponge end
Lancome Ink Artliner in 01 Black Carbon: applied with an angled brush from the inner to outer corners of the eye, slightly winged up towards the temples, and on the water line.
YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils Shocking mascara and MAC eyelashes.

Other products used:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC25
NARS laguna bronzer
MAC satin lipstick in Myth

MAKE-UP LOOK #1: Valentines Day

As I'm definitely not brave enough to do a make-up tutorial via video or youtube this is my 'sort-of' tutorial for Valentines Day makeup. Rather than a step-by-step tutorial (trust me, none of you want to see me make-up-less) it's more of a 'these are the products I used for this look' post. So I hope it's helpful to you and please leave comments in the comment box! XO

For a Valentines Day look I decided to do a light smokey-eye with a pink shimmer in the crease, fluffy big eyelashes, and shimmery blush/highlighter on the cheeks. The full set of products I used are in the photograph above (apart from my brow pencil which I forgot to include!)

List of complete products used:

YSL Top Secrets Flash Radiance Balm - used as a primer

Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC25, applied with a ELF stippling brush

Bobbi Brown Concealer in Warm Beige

YSL Touche Eclat - used as a highlighter on the brow bone, cheek bones and bridge of the nose

Nars Laguna bronzer - used to contour the cheekbones, temples and jawline

Nars New Order blush - applied to the apples and cheek bones

Bobbi Brown Chocolate Caviar Eyeshadow - used on the lid, and under the eyes

Bobbi Brown Pink Chiffon Shimmer Wash eyeshadow - blended into the crease

Bobbi Brown Gel liner in Caviar Ink 27 - used on the lash line, and water line

MAC False Eyelashes

YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils mascara

MAC Lipglass in Curvaceous

Eyeshadows - from the Bobbi Brown Pretty Palette. From left to right : Ivory, Pink Flannel, Pink Chiffon, Chocolate Caviar


NARS New Order Blush - a highly glittery/shimmer blush with a very light pink/lilac colour, nice as a highlighter as well as a blush.


MAC eyelashes - Not totally sure which number these are (sorry!) But they're black and brown in colour, natural to long length and with a full, fluffy volume.

FUSION LASHES// COVERGIRL+MAXFACTOR

So I can pretty safely say that every girl I have ever met is in search for the perfect mascara combining volume and length. For me, YSL Volum Effect Faux Cils has got to be one of my all time favourites- but this still doesn't stop me from looking...

Within the package of goodies I recieved from my friend is New York (www.fashionandcircuis.blogspot.com) was this little beauty - Covergirl: Lash Blast Fusion. As we don't usually get Covergirl in the UK, I've found this to be the same product as Covergirl's sister company - Maxfactor's new False Lash Effect Fusion meaning both US & UK girlies can enjoy!

I'm lucky enough to have naturally quite long lashes so I am often on the look out for volume when choosing mascaras- however these mascara's claim to give both. 

I must admit, since having been sent Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion - I haven't actually reached for my YSL mascara. Yes, half of the reason is to save my YSL as it's pricey and I'm now back at Uni, but I also seriously haven't felt the need. I'm really liking this mascara for both day and night... It gives your lashes that fluffy, natural look yet still delivering volume and being noticeable; it's also totally build-able for night- no matter how many coats I've applied, I've never had a clump... so to be honest- it's pretty fab. 

photo: Philippe Salomon

Mascara SECRETS

I have found THE BEST mascara... so good, I have to share.
















It's YSL's LUXURIOUS MASCARA FOR A FALSE LASH EFFECT

Totally worth the £20 pricetag... and thats coming from me- a poor student!
At LEAST ten people have asked me "What mascara have you got on?" since using it.. it thickens, fans out and lengthens the lashes - with no clumps, streaks or flakes. The perrrrrfect mascara for all. BIG LOVE


Now I'm just lusting after MAC falsies for the total VA-VA-VOOM effect. £10 per set, but also £10 for the glue. Hmmm, anyone want to treat me?!